900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Bowling Ball

The Harsh Reality was a huge success in the 900 series lineup, it's now followed up with its pearl version, the Harsh Reality Pearl. Currently the only polished/pearl asymmetrical 900 ball on the market, the Harsh Reality Pearl brings back the Disturbance AI core along with the Reserve blend 902 pearl coverstock. I drilled mine at 50 x 5 x 35 to give the ball a smooth amount of control mid lane and save its energy for the backend. From a THS to a variety of sport patterns, I find this ball to be very comparable to the favorable DNA Coil (which I also have at a similar layout at 4.5" x 30). Reaction down lane, I found that the Harsh Reality Pearl is a lot cleaner than the coil, but still has that strong back-end motion. At certain times, I would find myself to put a little surface on the ball to get an earlier roll when it comes to bowling on medium/longer patterns but it still has that smooth backend reaction. This ball would fit well in my bag for a variety of patterns depending on surface as well as your THS. Be sure to drill one up from your local pro shop today!! Thomas Coco (storm staffer)

LANE CONDITION Length: 41' Volume: Medium - Heavy Pattern: THS Layout: PIN UP 4 1/2 X 3 1/2 X 1 1/4 VLS COMMENTS Reliable, Predictable and Versatile The New 900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl is an upgraded replacement of the beloved Altered Reality and Eternity seeking a stronger asymmetrical option. The Harsh Reality Pearl features the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock finished with Reacta Gloss, which allows it to glide smoothly through the front part of the lane and respond sharply at the breakpoint. This makes it an excellent choice for medium to heavy oil conditions. It shares the Disturbance Asymmetric AI core with the original Harsh Reality, providing a low RG (2.48) and high differential (0.054), which contributes to its strong hooking potential and continuous motion down the lane. On the lanes this ball performs exceptionally well for allowing me to play deeper lines with confidence. I started in the track and migrated a far as 4th arrow before light pocket hits left weak corner pins. It stores energy effectively and offers impressive recovery and continuation at the back end. Its versatility, provides a strong mid-lane read and a powerful backend reaction, making it suitable for when the lanes transition for me. Even for strokers and crankers, the Harsh Reality Pearl offers a reliable and predictable motion, making it a versatile addition to any arsenal. I compared mine to the Harsh Reality Solid which had earlier mid-lane read and total hook. My 5 ball arsenal would include the Xponent Pearl, Xponent and Sublime' Overall, the 900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl is a versatile with its strong hooking potential and reliable motion make it a valid addition to any bowler's arsenal. Visit your local VIP Pro-Shop today. #Strikingworldwide #stormnation #SquadRG

TESTING ENVIRONMENT: Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS: Core: Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Cover: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Finish: Reacta Gloss RG: 2.48 (15) Differential: 0.054 (15) PSA: 0.019 (15) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over Ring 5 1/2 X 5 X 2 3/4 VLS The Harsh Reality from 900 Global has been a great high performance piece for higher volumes of oil. The continuous motion has made it a favorite for a variety of bowlers. It was just a matter of time before a pearl version was released and the Harsh Reality Pearl doesn't disappoint. The great news for fans of the Altered Reality is that in my opinion this ball is the best replacement released to date. The Disturbance AI symmetric core maintains the great continuation and the 902 reserve pearl coverstock gives you great length and a quicker change of direction down-lane. I tested the Harsh Reality Pearl in league. I was really curious about how continuous the ball would be with the powerful core when I had to get in and cover boards. Our house tends to have alot of early friction in the surface, but our longer heavier pattern makes it so you need a strong down-lane reaction to get the ball back. I've struggled a bit with some of the high performance pearls wanting to get forward too quickly when I get left. I lucked into the perfect opportunity to test it as we were on lanes 1 and 2 (Highest friction in the house). This ball definitely HOOKS. I had to start around 20 at the arrows on this pair and I was throwing it over the left gutter by the end of the night. The Harsh Reality Pearl retains energy really well. I love a ball that can create angle in a smaller window, but not roll out when you cover boards with it. That combination really opens the lane up once you're a few games in. For a strong reaction even when the fronts get fried this is the ball. I'd recommend this ball for anyone who runs into a condition where they struggle to clear the heads and when they do their ball struggles to continue. High Rev, Low rev, high speed low speed this ball matches up for everyone at some point. Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop

Layout: 5 x 3 1/2 x 3 Surface: Reacta Gloss Rev Rate: 470 RPM The new Harsh Reality Pearl brings back the Disturbance AI Core and is paired with the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Coverstock. The Pearl gives more length and a more angular backend compared to the Harsh Reality Solid. Still ideal for heavier oil, the Harsh Reality Pearl will handle a wide array of oil patterns including house and sport. For my higher rev rate, I need a lot of head oil for the Harsh Reality series to work well. The Pearl still reads the front and midlane very strong even with its Reacta Gloss finish. The Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock is on the stronger side and can handle a lot of oil while still giving a nice back end finish. My THS is 44ft in length but with lower volume so I can use it on the fresh due to the lower oil volume. After game 1, it becomes a little harder to use due to the oil breakdown. On PBA patterns, it is a different story. Those all have significantly more oil volume so I can get much more use out of the HRP. When my Harsh Reality Solid becomes too forward and slow down lane, I can go right to the pearl and continue to strike as it is cleaner through the front of the lane. This ball fills a hole in the 900 Global lineup as we haven't seen an asymmetrical pearl since the Altered Reality. If you are a bowler with a lower rev rate but need a cleaner but strong coverstock, I would go with this ball. Heavier oil patterns also make this ball shine as well. The strength of this ball can make it useful for the fresh depending on the conditions. Taking the reacta gloss off the coverstock, will make this ball earlier and slightly smoother. If you use the Harsh reality Solid, this pearl will also be a great step down for game 2 or game 3 of league when you have to open the lanes up more. A pin down layout for this ball will keep the ball on line a little longer making it potentially more useful on a wider variety of conditions. Adam Chase Storm Staff

The Harsh Reality Pearl is the next release in the 900 Series lineup for 900 Global. It features the 902 Reserve Blend Pearl cover and is wrapped around the AI Disturbance Core. I drilled mine 4.5 x 4 x 2 and this is another slightly tweaked layout for me. Ive thrown this ball a few times and it gives me a more blended motion than I thought it was going to be. It reminds me of the ultra popular Storm DNA Coil with how it’s smooth for a pearl cover stock. I would say the Harsh Reality Pearl isn’t as revy in the front part of the lane as a Coil would be and gives a little more back end reaction. I can see myself actually taking surface to mine to use it more on the fresh on older lane surfaces because I need it to get through the fronts but its still really smooth on the back.

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Layout: 5.0 x 5.0 x 1 Storm Pin Buffer Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane 900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl utilizes the Reserve Batch 902 Blend pearl coverstock and the Disturbance AI core. It’s kind of cool to see the pearl version of the Harsh Reality in the same color scheme. However, I do see how it would be difficult to tell the difference at times so be careful. Lol. I used the Harsh Reality Pearl on the Petraglia oil pattern at the PBA50 WSOB. I put a light 2000 surface change on it before the squad because of the heavy oil volume. I had a good look once the pattern settled down. The Harsh Reality Pearl was very clean through the first part of the lane and with a defined movement on the backend. The Harsh Reality Pearl will be the ball you go to once your first ball starts to hook early and ring 10-pins. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl – WWRD 7/26/2024 Cover: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Reactive Core: Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. RG: 2.48 RG. Diff.: 0.054 Finish: Reacta Gloss 900 Global’s new Harsh Reality Pearl is an Asymmetrical piece that is good for Medium - Heavy Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and the Mass Bias an 1.5” right of the Thumb. Out of Box ball motion clean through the fronts with a strong backend reaction on a left over Shark pattern. I compared this to Harsh Reality Solid (2-2 Right). The Pearl is 2-2 left of the Solid with cleaner motion through the fronts and sharper backend reaction. The Pearl will be a good #2 ball when the Solid starts to burn up. This piece will be good for all types of styles. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/slOk2PCVKH8

The Harsh Reality Pearl is a great compliment to the Harsh Reality. It gives the same strength the original Harsh Reality does but with more length. This ball will also give bowlers room to move left and shape the ball with no fear of it recovering. 900 Global has really been coming out with some great balls and including the AI Core really separates them from the rest. With coming back from injury this ball has given me something I might end up needing towards the end of the night when I need to move in.

Harsh Reality Pearl - Ball Specs Cover Stock: 902 Pearl Finish: Reacta Gloss Core: Disturbance Asymmetric Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.054 Intermediate Diff: .019 Review The all new Harsh Reality Pearl utilizes the Reserve Batch Blend 902 pearl cover stock combined with the Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core to give you the strongest pearl ball in the 900 Global line. Yes, I believe the Harsh Reality Pearl is stronger than the Altered Reality. I tested this ball on a 43 feet typical house pattern with a lot of down lane transition. As mid to low rev player I struggle with ball reaction when the lanes breakdown and I’m forced to move left of the 25 board. I was standing between the 25 and 32 boards and rolling the Altered Reality to right, it continued to hit the pocket and continued to strike. My ball layout is 50x5x40. This ball is awesome. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments especially when there is down lane transition. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

The Harsh Reality Pearl is the newest pearl ball in the 900 Global line. It features the new Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Reactive cover and the Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core. This ball is going to sit at the top of your bag strength wise. For me this ball shapes like the Harsh Reality and will be a good step down but still has the same pop downlane. I compared mine to the DNA Coil and Attention Star. I have the HRP a ball above the DNA Coil and a couple balls above the Attention Star. The HRP is going to need some oil to look its best due to it being so strong. I think the HRP is the closest thing we have to the Altered Reality shape wise but being a touch stronger. If you are missing a big strong asym pearl then this is the ball for you. Another great release from 900 Global! Ball review video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zo6WBNKnEk&t=6s Tobias Myers #GoGobal #StrikingWorldWide